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BIG WHITE IS HOME TO 2011 WORLD CHAMPION AND WOMEN’S SKIER CROSS X-GAMES GOLD MEDALLIST Kelsey Serwa

WINTER 2011-2012

FAVOURITE FAMILY RESORT LOVE 10 Things to Love About Big White BIG WHITE

1. Powder for the People With an annual dump of over 750 cm (24.5 feet) of light, fluffy, Champagne Powder, the resort has repeatedly been awarded the “Best Snow in Canada.”

2. Canada’s Largest Totally Ski-In Ski-Out Resort Village Whether you choose economy or luxury, you will be sure to benefit from the BC convenience of Big White Ski Resort’s unparalleled ski-in ski-out village. Park your car, you won’t need it!

3. Award-Winning Grooming, Kids Centre and Ski & Board School Our machines are out every night to bring you the fantastic grooming that we are famous for. The Big White Kids Centre is simply the best; your kids won’t want to go home! Our Ski & Board School has a wide range of programs for every age and ability level and our friendly instructors are dedicated to help you improve on the slopes.

4. Big, Wide Open Terrain! Big White’s 2,765 acres of progressive terrain offers 118 runs, 5 alpine bowls, and an awesome terrain park. Night skiing is also available Tuesday through Saturday with over 2,570 metres (8,429 feet) of exciting skiing and riding to enjoy. Even TELUS Park is open for evening fun under the lights.

5. Daytime & Après-Ski Family Entertainment Offering a wide array of winter-fun activities, events and amenities, Big White promises to keep the whole family smiling both on and off the slopes. Don’t miss the family après at Happy Valley.

6. Perfect Winter Weather Enjoy blue bird days as the majority of Big White’s 2,765 acres of skiable terrain is south facing, with an average daytime temperature of -5˚C (23 F). That means the warmth of the sun is always on your face.

7. Taste More Than the Champagne Powder We offer world-class après, with bars, restaurants, and activities to suit every style. Join us for a glass of award-winning Okanagan wine, with over 195 local wineries to choose from, and savour the moment! The Enchanted Forest

8. Your Private Hot Tub Enjoy panoramic views whilst soaking tired muscles in your own private hot tub for the ultimate in luxury and relaxation. Ask your travel specialist how.

9. Fast, Convenient, Modern Lifts Mean No Waiting in Lineups With 16 lifts and an uphill capacity of 28,000 skiers and riders per hour, lift lineups are a thing of the past. Limited wait times guaranteed.

10. Easy Air Access It’s never been easier to get to Big White Ski Resort. Numerous airlines offer convenient access to Kelowna. Using our shuttle service, Big White is less than an hour’s drive away.

BIGWHITE.COM SKI & School Has Never Been So Much Fun... BOARD TELUS SCHOOL PARK

TELUS Park Facts: • 60 acres of terrain with features • Features range from small to x-large • Dedicated lift system • State-of-the-art sound system • Open for night skiing and riding

PROGRAMS FOR ALL LEVELS DOING IT FOR THE KIDS

First Timers: Let us help you Voted “Best Place to be Abandoned by your Parents,” it will be harder to get the little ones to leave than it is to get them going in the morning. Drop them off at the Big You’re going to have so much fun, we’re going to guarantee it! With our “Learn to White Kids Centre, but we’re warning you, a few days with us and they’ll be leaving Ride or Ski Guarantee” if you’re not stopping and turning by the end of your first you in the cold white dust! We offer full or half day programs for kids aged 4 to 12 “Discover” lesson, you come back, on us, until you do. years. Also, ask about our convenient Mountain Shuttle and the After Dark Program.

AT THE BIG WHITE SKI & BOARD SCHOOL, IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU! Intermediate: Kick it up a notch For the littlest guests at Big White there’s the Tot Town Daycare, available with skiing options for kids aged 18 months to 5 years. Want to share your enthusiasm about Why shouldn’t it be? After all, it is your vacation! For those looking for a tune up, you can choose from group programs or private skiing with your child? Check our NEW program “Mom or Dad, and Me are Skiing”. coaching sessions. Either way we’ve got you covered. Available 7 days a week, there’s From first time skiers and riders looking for the best start on the slopes, to experts a program to fit every busy vacation schedule and budget. Teen Spirit that are tearing up the powder and throwing down in the park, we’ve got a professional instructor that can help take you to the next level. Advanced: Too cool for school? Teens can check out the nightly “Freestyle Coaching” sessions in TELUS Park and week long on-mountain camps with the “Flight School & Heavy Metal Shop.” Our pros are excited to meet you and share their passion and enthusiasm for Big No sweat. A private coaching session can be tailored to meet your needs and surpass NEW this season, both of these teen programs have a cool option, our Ski & Board White and the Monashee Mountains. No matter if you are here with your family, your expectations with optional video feedback and lift line priority. We’ll show you School video team will help you shoot and edit your very own skiing or riding video. BIGWHITE.COM alone, with friends or for work, our pros help you improve and relax. places on the mountain that you would never find on your own. Contact the Ski & Board School, [email protected], for details. Time for Family Fun FAMILY

FAMILIES ARE OUR SPECIALTY

Start with wide open slopes dotted with our world-famous ‘snow ghosts,’ (frosty, snow-caked trees), that kids pretend are slalom gates. Add to this Big White’s legendary Black Forest; an exciting terrain of winding tree runs, easy glades and cruising rollers to repeat again and again. Then sprinkle in a playground of other activities at Happy Valley: skating rinks, snow tubing lanes, horse-drawn sleighs and snowmobile rides. Finish it all off with Big White’s family friendly entertainment including carnival nights, fireworks, hot chocolate by the fire and so much more. From the award-winning Kids Centre, Ski & Board School, to nightly family activities in the Village Centre Mall, Big White’s focus for the past three decades has been on providing an outstanding winter family experience.

Our work has paid off, Big White was awarded “Top 5 Family Resort in the World” by The Sunday Times, UK.

WE MAKE IT EASIER

Family dining options Kids and teen specific ski programs Family après entertainment Tot Town Daycare Pre-made meal ordering Grocery delivery

Check out the events page for more family fun ideas and information.

FAMILY ZONES ON THE SLOPES FAMILY APRES Safety and education is foremost at Big White Ski Resort. Our new rotating “Slow The Moose Lounge in Happy Valley is the place for family après each day after your We'll look after the smaller members of Zones” are set up each day of the season on three different runs. It gives beginners, time on the slopes. Relax with a drink and listen to the live music while your kids are your family as if they were our own. seniors, and families a chance to explore more than the green runs in their own time provided with a colouring book, free popcorn and bottomless pop. Check out our and comfort levels. Signage, slope watchers, and gates are added to these areas to weekly events section for more après fun. We oer full and half day group lessons for kids aged 4 to 12 years, and daycare for the tots aged 18 months to 5 years. make sure that speed and safe skiing are monitored. FAMILY ACTIVITIES NEW THIS Mom or Dad, and Me are Skiing! SEASON! FAMILY SKI PROGRAMS There is so much fun to be had at Big White Ski Resort from climbing ice walls and For those anxious rst timers who need a helping hand from We have specific programs for kids, teens, adults and seniors. This year we are skating on Canada’s Highest Skating Rink to sliding down the snow on rubber tubes. mom or dad, get tips on how to help your child with their rst offering the “Mom or Dad, and Me are Skiing” program, designed for families with Bring your camera to capture the moment that mom gets in the dog sled, the kids days on the slope. young children aged 3 to 6 years who are a little anxious about their first time on the beat dad down the snowcross course and granddad completes the Nordic trails. Just slopes. A two-hour private lesson gives you the guidance you need to make your kids’ don’t forget to pick up grandma from the spa! Whatever you have in mind, there’s an experience a fun one! activity for you. BIGWHITE.COM Off the Slopes ACTIVITIES

SKATING & HOCKEY - CANADA’S HIGHEST SKATING RINK Why not rent some skates and test your hockey skills on one of our two fantastic outdoor rinks? We have all the gear, just let us know if you want a leisurely skate or some game time.

MEGA SNOW COASTER TUBE PARK Another way to have a great snow experience is the Mega Snow Coaster, Canada’s largest resort tubing park. It’s the most awesome, family-fun-loving snow experience around! Come and spend some quality time with the family for an experience you won’t forget.

60-FOOT ICE CLIMBING TOWER

Check out Big White’s newest activity - our 60-foot Ice Tower! The structure is built with four telephone poles cross-braced together then flooded with water, freezing in to a thick blue ice. There is a beginner side and three other sides for more advanced climbers, or anyone who is looking for a challenge. This is an activity for all fitness levels and can satisfy anyone with an appetite for adventure! Well done, John!

SNOWSHOEING SNOWMOBILING HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES DOG SLEDDING Take a guided snowshoe tour through the Big White This exciting activity takes guests on guided scenic Join us for a traditional Canadian sleigh ride Open your eyes to the beauty of Big White’s back- backcountry. Lots of breaks will be taken for a bit of tours through the forest trails and backcountry of through the wilderness. Come aboard an old- country with our dog sled tours. Step back in time to history and the viewing of flora and fauna, as well as Big White Ski Resort. Drive your own snowmobile or fashioned horse- drawn sleigh through Big White’s experience an authentic Canadian tradition. examining the variety of animal tracks and habitats. double up with a friend. pristine forest, a true Canadian winter adventure!

Big White is not just about fun on the ski hill. SNOWBIKING NORDIC SKIING SNO-LIMO TOURS MINI Z’S There are many off-slope activities to choose Come and try the newest sport to hit the snow. Our To fully appreciate the mountain scenery Big White The best, and only, way for non-skiers to glide along Mini-Z’s are miniature snowmobiles that are great fun from; the only dilemma is which ones do you bikes are specially designed for the snow and to keep has to offer, cross country skiing offers the perfect the mountain trails, enjoy breathtaking vistas, and for kids under 40kg (90lbs). Located in Happy Valley at choose? your speed within your comfort zone. Full instruction blend of exercise and sight seeing, with 25 kilometres join your friends and family on the mountain! Your the snowmobiling hut below the Mega Snow Coaster is included on these tours. (15.5 miles) of Nordic trails to explore. personal chauffeur will take you for a comfortable Tube Park. BIGWHITE.COM ride and show you all the sights. DINING SHOPPING So Much to Do... WELLNESS

World Famous Gun Barrel Coffee Show

DINING & NIGHTLIFE GROCERY & FOOD SERVICES SHOPPING & WELLNESS FITNESS CLASSES

Big White offers a full array of food and beverage facilities ranging from casual Let us do the work – imagine arriving to groceries already in the fridge and dinner is Shopping: Take home more than just fantastic memories from Big White. Our Stay on track with your existing fitness routine with Big White’s Fitness Trainer, to fine dining. Enjoy quick, comfort food for breakfast and lunch, inspired by the made for you. All you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself. exceptional retail stores have what you need to look cool and keep warm on and off Leanne Foster, who will help to keep you motivated. variety of international guests that visit the resort. the snow. Groceries: Vacation Food Services Classes include: Evening meals are paired with the wines of the Okanagan Valley, with inspired Order online at www.vacationfoods.com or call toll free: 1.866.969.3466 Shopping Shuttle: If you need some serious retail therapy, Big White offers a dishes from top rated chefs. You can even add a sleigh ride into the mix for a dinner shopping shuttle from Big White to and from Kelowna. We drop you off in the • Yoga to remember. Don’t forget to ask about our award-winning “Gun Barrel Coffee” show Meals: Smart Start Meals morning and pick you up in the afternoon! • Pilates that is much more than a caffeine fix! Order online at www.smartstartmeals.ca or call toll free: 1.877.286.3257 • Full Body Sculpt Wellness: Relaxation should be part of every holiday, and at Big White we do it in • Fusion Fitness Our bars, lounges and pub options offer great ways to warm up, or chill out. Après- The Market style. We have two day spas for you to enjoy while taking a break from the slopes. • Butts and Guts ski, games, DJ’s and live bands mean that our locations are always buzzing. You can pick up the basics at the Market at Big White, located in the Whitefoot Both spas offer a selection of the highest quality treatments including haircutting, Lodge. The Market also offers a deli, DVD rentals and liquor, featuring a great styling, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, to name just a few. selection of local BC and international wines. BIGWHITE.COM Stay Slopeside.. WHERE TO STAY

CANADA’S LARGEST TOTALLY SKI-IN SKI-OUT RESORT VILLAGE

Big White Central Reservations has something to fit every taste and budget. Whether you are looking for a cozy economical suite or a vast private chalet you can expect quality accommodation, friendly service and great value.

Choose between hotels, condominiums, townhouses, vacation homes and cabins to find the perfect home away from home with our impressive range of accommodation.

Hotels

Big White boasts full service hotels offering great service, value and quality, featuring hotel rooms and 1 and 2 - bedroom suites. Each hotel is centrally located and provides a wide range of amenities that will make your stay at Big White an unforgettable experience.

Condominiums & Townhouses

Big White Central Reservations represents the largest variety of on-mountain accommodation from executive to budget. Properties are carefully chosen to provide a full range of options while taking advantage of the central village location.

Condominiums and townhouses are available in a variety of sizes and standards, so you can choose the one that’s right for you.

Vacation Homes and Cabins

These luxurious private alpine chalets feature vaulted ceilings, post and beam décor, river rock fireplaces and private hot tubs. Set amongst snow laden trees, you are sure to enjoy our winter wonderland and surroundings.

Stonebridge Lodge

The best of the best. These elegant units feature top class workmanship and unbeatable ski-in ski-out access. Stonebridge supplies luxury and convenience along with unparalleled amenities; most with private hot tubs.

Sundance Resort

With excellent ski-in ski-out access and combined with “Club Sundance” these well-appointed units provide guests with the utmost in resort comfort and activities. This is the ultimate in family resort accommodation with an outdoor pool, hot tub and waterslide, theatre room, kid’s activity room, games room and fitness room. Sundance Resort features Club Suites, Townhomes and Executive Cabins.

Visit us online or call one of our knowledgeable on- mountain call centre representatives who will assist you in planning the perfect winter getaway.

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Annual Christmas Eve Parade

Weekly Fireworks

ANNUAL EVENTS December 25 Ski & Board With Santa February 15 Flag Day March 23 - 25 - Neil Edgeworth Banked Slalom December 26 - January 5 World Junior Hockey Championships February 18 - 19 Cruz The Blues March 24 - April 1 MB & AB Spring Break December 3 Opening Day! December 29 - 30 Cruz The Blues February 20 - 24 President’s Week March 30 Film & Photography Festival December 9 Big White Light Up December 31 New Years Eve February 20 - 24 Big White Games March 31 Big White’s at Big White December 10 Big Reds at Big White January 14 - 15 Cruz The Blues March 10 - 25 BC Spring Break April 8 Easter December 10 - 12 Free Photos with Santa January 16 - 20 National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week March 10 - 18 Ontario Spring Break April 9 - 15 Big White’s 50th Staff Reunion Party December 17 - 24 Free Photos with Santa January 23 Chinese New Year March 12 - 16, 19 - 23 & 26 - 30 Mini Cruz the Blues April 15 Dummy Downhill December 23 - 24 Breakfast with Santa January 26 Australia Day March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day April 15 Ski to Sea December 24 Annual Christmas Eve Parade February 14 Valentine’s Day March 17 - 18 - Cruz the Blues April 15 Closing Day of the 2011/2012 Season BIGWHITE.COM Fast Mountain Facts TRAIL MAP

Winter Hours of Operation The season generally runs from mid-November to mid-April Voted “Best Snow in North America” Condé Nast Traveler Annual Snowfall 750cm (24.5ft) average

16 Lifts Including: Lara’s Gondola - 600 m (1,969 ft) Snow Ghost Express 6 pack Chair- 1,868 m (6,128 ft) Ridge Rocket Express Quad Chair- 1,814 m (5,953 ft) Bullet Express Quad Chair- 1770 m (5,807 ft) Black Forest Express Quad Chair- 1458 m (4,785 ft) Gem Lake Express Quad Chair - 2445 m (8,020 ft) Plaza Chair Quad - 592 m (1,942 ft) KELOWNA BC Powder Chair Triple - 896 m (2,940 ft) Falcon Chair Double- 795 m (2,609 ft) TELUS Park Chair Double - 679 m (2,227 ft) The Cliff Chair Double - 651 m (2,135 ft) Alpine T-Bar - 1276 m (4,188 ft) Children’s Magic Carpet - 20 m (66 ft) Beginner Magic Carpet - 137 m (450 ft) 2 Tubing Lifts - 300 m (984 ft)

Terrain Resort Area: 7,355 acres (3,052 hectares) Groomed Area: 905 acres (367 hectares) Alpine and Glades: 1,525 acres (618 hectares) Western Canada’s largest resort night skiing area - 38 acres (15 hectares)

Elevation Summit: 2,319 m (7,606 ft) Village Centre: 1,755 m (5,757 ft) Westridge Base: 1,508 m (4,950 ft) Vertical Drop: 777 m (2,550 ft)

Runs 118 designated trails 18% beginner 54% intermediate 22% expert 6% extreme

Longest Run: Around the World is the resort’s longest run, stretched over 7.2 km (4.5 mi) of terrain, the run runs from the top of the Alpine T-Bar to bottom of Gem Lake. Total of 105 km (65 mi) of marked runs

Ski and Weather Conditions Average temperature: -5˚ Celsius (23˚ Fahrenheit)

Snow Host Complimentary Mountain Tours Join one of our knowledgeable Snow Hosts for a free mountain tour to unlock the secrets of Big White. Snow Hosts meet daily in the village at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm.

BIGWHITE.COM It's Easy to Get Here

Big White is 56 km (35 mi) southeast of Kelowna and only 49 minutes away on Driving to Big White scheduled resort shuttles from Kelowna’s International Airport. Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal, and Alaska/Horizon provide non-stop flights to Kelowna from a Big White Ski Resort is 56 km (35 mi) southeast of Kelowna, the largest city in the variety of gateway cities such as , Victoria, Prince George, Seattle, Okanagan Valley. From Kelowna, follow Highway 33 for 32 km (20 mi) until you Edmonton, , Toronto, Las Vegas and Mexico. reach Big White Road. Another 24 km (15 mi) and you will arrive in the main village where you will find Central Mountain Check-In and our hotels. Big White’s Official Kelowna Airport/Big White Shuttle Service Big White/Silver Star Day Trip Shuttle Services Big White is only a quick shuttle away with the service taking you from Kelowna Airport to Big White Ski Resort in no time at all. We will pick you up from the airport Silver Star and Big White are both amazing resorts, so why not explore them both? and drop you off outside your accommodation. You don’t need a car to take advantage of your dual mountain lift ticket. Just jump on the Inter-Mountain Day Trip Shuttle and ski or snowboard two world-class resorts on one affordable ticket. BIG WHITE CENTRAL RESERVATIONS

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